Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Tara Feeney There is a misconception that securing a degree from a four-year institution and working in an office is the only way to succeed. It is your “golden ticket” to a job that pays well and offers benefits. However, other educational and career options exist. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that,…
By Fabian Camacho When I think about “Hispanic Heritage,” my mind automatically goes back to my upbringing. I was born and raised in a town mostly populated by Mexican people. Several people in my hometown, including my parents, came from Mexico. I grew up celebrating the same cultures and traditions. Family, music, and of course,…
By Tara Feeney I’ve always prided myself on being a fast learner, but the rate at which I learn new skills here at McPherson College is unparalleled. In my brief two and a half weeks here, I have already learned how to oxy-acetylene weld (not perfectly, I’ll admit, but it’s a work in progress), as…
By Cal Bieler “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a point-and-click horror game created by Scott Cawthon in 2014. Now we are getting the long overdue movie after being promised over eight years ago. The release date for the film is Oct. 27, just in time for Halloween weekend. While the film is being released in…
By: Tara Feeney Have you ever seen an online ad for a car and it seems too good to be true? Then when you go checkout said item, you get there, and it was not as advertised. That happened to me when I checked out my first prospective project car earlier this week. It was…
By Tara Feeney There are some cars that are so iconic that nearly everyone has a story involving one. The Volkswagen Bug reigns supreme in this category. They were so popular for so long, and with such an iconic design, it’s impossible to have not seen one at least once. That’s how Molly Minster, a…
By Edwin Buiter The microwave is an essential tool for dorm room cooking. Nearly any food can be prepared in the microwave, with varying levels of success. However, cooking with a microwave can lead to burnt food, explosions, and fires if used improperly. The key to microwave use is common sense. Metals do not belong…
By Toby Leffew It’s no secret that college is stressful. It’s no secret that life is stressful. Try as you might to tough it out, sometimes it just gets to you. College is a time of change for many people, and with this change comes a lot of messy feelings. And sometimes, these feelings cause…
By S. Asher McPherson College Theatre Department started off the season with Mama Won’t Fly, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. This comedy follows Savanah and her mission to get her mom from Alabama to California for her brother’s wedding. While it sounds like an easy task, it turns into a whirlwind…
By Nathan Cartmell On Sep. 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76. Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Buffett was the musician responsible for the hit songs “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday,” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Along with many other songs across four decades, he was an icon of the tropical rock genre. Outside of…